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1970s · Pop·1977–present

Viva La Musica

Viva La Musica connects directly to 22 artists, and through them to at least 5 more acts. Papa Wemba played in Zaïko Langa Langa (1969–1974). Luciana Demingongo played in Nouvelle Génération de la République démocratique du Congo. Joly Mubiala played in Choc Stars (1988–1989) and Victoria Eleison (1982–1988).

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Background

Viva La Musica is a popular band from Zaire founded by singer Papa Wemba in 1977. While Viva La Musica started out as a soukous band, it eventually grew into a world music act, reaching some popularity and success in the European, American, and even Asian markets, as well as in…via Wikipedia

Career Highlights

13 albums
Formed
1977
Active
1977–present
Listeners
1,181Last.fm
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Selected Discography

  1. 1983Viva La Musica
  2. 1984Beloti
  3. 1987Viva La Musica
  4. 1989Femme Sans Bijoux
  5. 1989Mokili Ngele Un Pas Qui Va Un Pas Qui Revient
  6. 1990Biloko Ya Moto
  7. 1990Nouvelle Generation
  8. 1995Pole Position
  9. 1997Mokili Pitie
  10. 1997Nouvelle Ecriture
  11. 1998Nouvelle Écriture Dans L'
  12. 2006Nkunzi Nlele
  13. 2008Christmas Moods: Good King Wenceslas – A Celtic Christmas
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